Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson said he will not allow the former New England Patriots tight end to marry his fiancee while he is incarcerated at the Dartmouth House of Correction.

Hernandez, 23, is engaged to Shayanna Jenkins, the mother of his 8-month-old daughter, according to court documents. If married, his fiancee could invoke her spousal privilege and avoid being compelled to testify at trial.

Hodgson did not say whether Hernandez had expressed an interest in getting married while in jail.

Hernandez is charged with first-degree murder for the June 17 slaying of Odin Lloyd in North Attleborough. Hernandez is being held without bail while his case is pending.